Kt/V
Kt/V (pronounced "kay tee over vee") is a term used in the field of Nephrology to measure the efficacy of Dialysis treatment in patients with Kidney Disease. The term is derived from three variables: K (dialyzer clearance rate), t (dialysis time), and V (volume of distribution of urea, approximately equal to patient's total body water).
Etymology
The term Kt/V is an abbreviation where 'K' stands for dialyzer clearance rate, 't' for dialysis time, and 'V' for volume of distribution of urea. The term was first used in the late 20th century as a measure of dialysis adequacy.
Pronunciation
Kt/V is pronounced as "kay tee over vee".
Related Terms
- Dialysis: A medical procedure that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not able to adequately do so.
- Nephrology: A specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys.
- Kidney Disease: A condition in which the kidneys are not functioning properly.
- Urea: A waste product formed in the liver, filtered out of the blood by the kidneys, and excreted in urine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kt/V
- Wikipedia's article - Kt/V
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